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During a impressive display, the English national team secured another win against Albania, featuring several squad members turning in notable performances throughout the game.

First-choice Eleven

Dean Henderson Had little to do to make in the first half until forced to intervene by an opponent's curled attempt. One well-timed sliding tackle on Qazim Laci showed his game intelligence. Six out of ten

The debutant Challenged by Albania’s biggest threat in Hoxha. Operated through the middle to begin with later drifted wider after a teammate came on. 7/10

John Stones Moved forward with the ball at his feet, a familiar role before. Sometimes was too casual in possession with the approach discontinued by the interval. Six

The tall defender A nuisance from dead balls, as always, perhaps is a replacement for his teammate in defense instead of paired with him. One wayward pass in the second half almost led to a goal for Albania. Six

Nico O’Reilly A further confident showing by the youngster following his first cap against Serbia. A teammate failed to make the opportunity from a gorgeous backheel over the Albania defence. The left-back spot is firmly his at this stage. 7

Adam Wharton His first start for his country. Somewhat loose on the ball though his dangerous deliveries posed a danger. An effective pace-controller available to the boss to have versus sides that sit back. Shown a yellow for a poorly timed challenge. Six

Declan Rice Set-pieces from corners and free-kicks were dangerous. Enjoyed license to move in left midfield yet found himself offside when the ball arrived with a chance to score. Awarded a merited rest on the hour mark. 6/10

The star midfielder Played in a high spot on the right and did plenty of defensive duties. Showed flashes of quality and mishit an effort high. Withdrawn in the closing stages by a teammate, his competition, after being booked. Seven

Jarrod Bowen Had England’s top opening in the opening period, his effort excellently kept out by Thomas Strakosha. As a teammate holding position, he was forced to provide width out wide but his crosses from the touchline varied in quality. Taken off for the final quarter-hour. Six

Harry Kane The decisive figure with his two more finishes at international level. The first a typical opportunist's goal while the second an excellent headed goal having drifted away from his marker. Now 32, his form is unwavering with the national team stand a real opportunity in the upcoming tournament when he's in the team. Eight

The attacker Struggled to get into the game on the left flank. Had a decent opportunity following a pass from a teammate however the keeper denied him. Rashford made much more of influence when substituted. Five

Substitutes

• Phil Foden (replacing Rice on 63 minutes) Was bright and linked up seamlessly with the striker in more familiar role, 6
• Saka (on for the winger at the 63-minute mark) Failed to convert although his set-piece provided the opener, 6
• Rashford (replacing Bowen 75) Lively when brought on and provided the second goal via an excellent ball to the back post, 7
• Anderson (for the midfielder 75) Seems settled so soon, Six
• Morgan Rogers (for the star 84) Insufficient minutes to influence the game, Six